Sexism has long been a burden borne exclusively by men, but, by not attributing sexist or misogynistic behavior to women as well, we are in fact engaging in it. Women, consciously or unconsciously are almost just as likely to make a sexist remark, both towards a man, or more commonly, towards another woman. Simply because […]
This is How Your Period Affects Your Mental Health
Mental health is a subject that was never spoken about openly, but is now, finally emerging from the shadows. This is an important issue, affecting many, that needs to be addressed, not stigmatised and labelled as a ‘problem’. Many factors affect a person’s mental health, and they can broadly be distinguished into nature and nurture. […]
Downtime During ‘Down’ Time
The term ‘downtime’ is used to refer to periods (haha) when a system is unavailable. Let’s be real, one of the most advanced systems ever, the human body becomes unavailable when you are down, a rather colloquial term used to refer to menstruation. Your body is craving iron when you’re on your period because you’re […]
Human Rights Day 2018 – The Path to Menstrual Equity
‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. These famous words, attributed to Benjamin Franklin can do with one addition, menstruation. 50% of the world’s population menstruates, and that same 50% needs unfettered, easy and affordable access to period products like sanitary pads, tampons, period panties and menstrual cups. That, in the simplest of terms, is […]
GiveHer5 x SHE Society
GiveHer5’s partner, SHE Society aims to achieve sustainable and holistic empowerment of underprivileged communities through the provision of quality education, healthcare, family welfare planning, vocational training, and environmental conservation. The SHE Society, in a recent project, aimed to provide SaafkinsTM to the female inmates of 13 jails across Punjab. Another NGO, Jeevan Jyot, spoke […]
The GiveHer5 Advent Calendar
December is already upon us, and December can only mean one thing – Christmas! As the festivities begin, don’t forget about the true spirit of the season. Let the spirit of giving fill your hearts, and take one small step to make a huge difference in the lives of those less fortunate. To foster the […]
Our Month in Review – November 2018
We have a lot to be thankful for this November. Here’s what we have been up to this month – New Projects We initiated a project with the Project Pavitra team from Art of Living. We also conducted a baseline study with 120 girls from grades 5 – 12 (ages 11 – 20) from […]
The Perfect Period Diet
An easy guide on what to eat, and what to avoid when you’re on your period. Reaching for a piece of the gooiest chocolate cake you can find or a tub of ice-cream big enough to fit your head seems like the best and really, the only cure for those unbearable period cramps, right? You […]
5 Feminist Books to Open Up Your Mind
Lately, feminism has become one of the most widely used yet misinterpreted terms. To clear up any misunderstandings or false notions, here’s a list of books we recommend for avid readers and casual page-flippers more excited by images alike. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo Though the title may […]
What Does the Moon Have to do with My Period?
In a word: Nothing. The myth of moon phases and their connection to the menstrual cycle is one that has passed down through the ages, influencing ideas of menstruation across the world. Here, we take a deeper dive into how the myth came about in the first place. Scientists have indeed found a link between […]